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This essay will present a brief overview on some experiences on treating PTSD (post- traumatic stress disorder) with mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) and Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY). To start with I will give a summary on what trauma and PTSD is, then explore MBSR and TSY as treatment for PTSD and then finally compare MBSR with TSY.

The trend towards high-intensity workouts has reinforced the notion, held by some, that yoga doesn’t really count because most of its forms don’t make the heart pound. It does, however, lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease. A review of 17 studies published in 2013 found yoga reduced blood pressure and therefore the risks of heart disease and stroke.

Introduction

Samantha Paranavitana who lives and works in Bahrain successfully receives her Certification for the 500 hours Contemporary Mindfulness and Remedial Yoga training she did with us in Solterreno.

This is contribution from Samantha Paranavitana, the second assignment for her 500 hour Certification which she completed this November 2017.

 “What is the Noble Truth of Suffering? Birth is suffering, aging is suffering, dissociation from the loved is suffering, not to get what one wants is suffering: in short the five categories affected by clinging are suffering”

It can be a daunting experience given the number of options available nowadays. We specialise in training small groups, moving away from the model of mass production and preferring the model of small, intimate and thorough.

here's my first attempt at a soundcloud upload....do enjoy if you have half an hour free!